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While you're out observing the holiday and observing the cuisine, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development wants to remind you to keep food safety in mind for yourself, your family and friends.
gjaehnig@mininggazette.com LANSING — On Wednesday, the Michigan House Agriculture Committee conducted a hearing in order for its members, as Chairwoman Julie Alexander put it, “to better understand the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)’s role” in Michigan’s Public Act 92 of 2000, more commonly referred to as the Michigan Food Law. Gary McDowell, MDARD director, and MDARD Food and Dairy Division Director, Tim Slawinski, provided the committee an overview of that department’s background, accomplishments, missions, as well as actions during the emergen...
gjaehnig@mininggazette.com LANSING — The Michigan House Agriculture Committee conducted a hearing on Wednesday to hear testimony from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) on the licensing process for food establishments and current COVID-19 orders. Committee Chairwoman Rep. Julie Alexander (R) 64th District, Hanover, opened the hearing by saying its purpose was for the committee to better understand the role MDARD plays in Michigan food law, which was made a public act in 2000, the food service licensing process, and the implications from the current COVID-1...